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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,904.78, 66,107.96 and 26,683.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,904.78, 66,107.96 and 26,683.86 is: 36,823.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,904.78 : 66,107.96 = 26,683.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,904.78/66,107.96 = 26,683.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,904.78x = 66,107.96 × 26,683.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,904.78x = 1,764,015,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,015,549.53/47,904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,823.37

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